Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has set the initial reimbursement price for Eisai Co., Ltd./Biogen, Inc.’s Alzheimer's drug Leqembi (lecanemab) under the national health insurance (NHI) scheme, paving the way for a market launch in the country on 20 December.
Leqembi Set For Japan Launch After Twisty Pricing Process
Close Monitoring Under Conditional Approval
Eisai/Biogen's Alzheimer's drug will be launched in Japan on 20 December with a lower price premium than Eisai was negotiating for after back-and-forth reimbursement negotiations, and strict use and monitoring restrictions.
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